Rabbi Zalmen Leib Markowitz
24 Briarcliff Drive
Monsey, New York 10952
rabbimarkowitz@monseychabad.com
ט"ו אלול תש'ע
Dear Anash, שיחיוToday, the 15th of Elul, marks 113 years since the Rebbe Rashab founded Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim Lubavitch. On this auspicious day it is a great pleasure to introduce a number of initiatives that the committee put together based on the many responses from the community.
The shiurim listed below are all set to begin right after Sukkos and we hope to implement additional shiurim and other events in the future.
Please note that all of the new shiurim listed below are in addition to the current ongoing men's and women's shiurim.
In order to ensure the success of each shiur we are asking you to please register for the shiurim that you would like to attend. Only once there are sufficient registrants for each shiur will the class be finalized.
Weekly Evening of Learning:
Whether learning with a chavrusa, attending a shiur or studying alone, this evening will be dedicated to our community coming together to create a spirit of Torah learning. Committee members will work to ensure that anyone who requests a chavrusa will receive one.
Day of Week: Thursdays (Following the weekly Tanya shiur by Rabbi Lesches which will now take place from 8:00 to 8:30 PM.)
Time: 8:30 to 9:30 PM
Location: Tzemach Tzedek
Please register ASAP by emailing your shul representative:
- Tzemach Tzedek: Avraham Polinger at apolinger@gmail.com;
- Beis Menachem & Nusach Ari: Aroni Chein at thecheins@msn.com;
- Chabad of South Monsey & Heichal Menachem: Yona Abenson at kingyona@gmail.com;
- If you don't daven in one of the listed shuls please contact any of the above;
Daily Tanya Shiur:
A short shiur prior to davening on the Tanya portion of the daily Chitas.
Days of the Week: Sunday through Friday
Time: Monday through Friday - 6:30 to 6:55 AM, Sunday - 7:30 to 7:55 AM
Location: Tzemach Tzedek
Magid Shiur: Rabbi Boruch D. Lesches
Please register ASAP to Mendi Labkowski at mendi@mcfund.net.
Daily Gemara Shiur:
A serious goal-oriented daily Gemara shiur. The shiur will include a schedule of chazara (review).
Days of the Week: Monday through Thursday
Time: 9:45 to 10:30 PM (see below)
Location: Tzemach Tzedek
Magid Shiur: Rabbi Chaim Dovid Kagan
Please register ASAP to Avi Weinstein at aviweins@gmail.com. If you would like to register for this shiur but prefer another timeframe please include the time that you would like and we will base it after the majority.
Monthly Melava Malka:
A monthly melava malka / farbrengen at the homes of various yungeleit featuring local and guest Rabbanim, Mashpi'im and Shluchim.
Day of the Week: Motzai Shabbos
If you would like to host a Melava Malka please contact Eli Cohen at elicohen.ny@gmail.com.
Monthly HaBayis HaYehudi Shiur:
A monthly shiur on topics related to the Jewish home.
Date: First week of every Hebrew month. Time and location will be announced to those who register for this shiur.
Magid Shiur: Rabbi Aaron Dovid Gancz
Please register ASAP to Yossel Sirota at yosselsirota@aol.com.
Monthly Chinuch Class:
A series of classes, open to men and women, with each class addressing a specific chinuch topic. All classes will include a question and answer session.
Date: Time and location will be announced to those who register for this shiur.
Presenter: Rabbi Zalmen Leib Markowitz
Please register ASAP to Yossel Sirota at yosselsirota@aol.com.
Hachnosas Orchim:
Committees are being put together for each of our shuls to look after guests. Committee members will work together to ensure that all guests are warmly welcomed, given a seat, etc. In addition, the committee will arrange Shabbos meals in the homes of community members for those who need (singles, bochurim, etc.). To join the committee for your shul, please contact Moshe Wiener at rabbiwiener@gmail.com.
Again, no shiurim will be finalized until we receive responses so please be sure to register as soon as possible.
I would like to thank all those who responded so enthusiastically to this project. Our collective commitment to grow b'ruchniyus, and in a spirit of achdus, will certainly result in an outpouring of brachos b'gashmiyus and b'ruchniyus for our entire community.
Best wishes for a Ksiva V'Chasima Tova,
Zalmen Leib Markowitz
